Workforce & Industrial Development

Located just south of the Austin and Bryan-College Station metros, Burleson County offers a strategic position for industrial growth in Central Texas. The area benefits from direct access to major highways such as TX-36 and TX-21, connecting businesses to Houston, Austin, and Dallas-Fort Worth. With the Union Pacific rail line running through the county, logistics and distribution companies find efficient routes for both inbound materials and outbound products.

Industrial real estate activity is on the rise, with new developments and available sites catering to manufacturers, food processors, and logistics firms. The Burleson County Chamber of Commerce and local economic development offices are actively marketing shovel-ready sites and supporting infrastructure improvements to attract new investment.

Workforce development remains a priority, with strong partnerships between local schools, Blinn College, and Texas Workforce Solutions. These programs provide customized training and job placement services tailored to the needs of advanced manufacturing, energy, and agri-business sectors.

Texas continues to offer competitive incentives for businesses relocating or expanding within the state. Programs like the Texas Enterprise Fund and the Skills Development Fund help lower the cost of expansion, while Burleson County provides additional support through local abatements and infrastructure grants.